Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 20, 2013

Saturn's Hexagon and Rings

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 20, 2013 is “Saturn's Hexagon and Rings,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / Space Science Institute. The original explanation runs about 190 words.

From the explanation

“Why would clouds form a hexagon on Saturn? Nobody is sure.”

— APOD editors, February 20, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 20, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / Space Science Institute
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 190 words